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  2. Hasty Engagements

    "Propose at night, and repent in the morning," said a young man who had just done both. It had happened at a dance, where ...

    Article : 224 words
  3. How It Feels to Fall

    "How does it feel to fall?" was asked of an acrobat who had had several hair-raising experiences. "It feels like something happening ...

    Article : 368 words
  4. 3000 Miles of Housework

    How far do you walk on your daily job? Investigators have been busy in London and some of the big cities of the U.S.A. and have discovered that ...

    Article : 239 words
  5. Ocean Adventures

    Inventor of a submarine motion-picture camera, scientist, explorer, and authority on big-game hunting, Capt. Craig has led his camera crews ...

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  6. Little Household Troubles

    So many of our little troubles around the house are due to lack of knowledge of the precautionary steps that should be taken. If these are ...

    Article : 378 words
  7. Pigs' Food—'Monks' Poison

    If she liked, China could control the gunpowder of the world. For she possesses over 80 per cent, of the world's supply of antimony—a metal ...

    Article : 263 words
  8. Skirts in the Fo'c'sle

    That most arduous and hazardous of all sea voyages, the historic grain race from Australia, is the last in which one would expect to find the weaker ...

    Article : 914 words
  9. ONCE AGAIN WRONG.

    Scientists have failed to confirm the common idea among men that dipping a razor in hot water makes it sharper and better for cutting the whiskers. ...

    Article : 96 words
  10. CASSEROLE COOKERY.

    If the cooking, or braising, done en casserole, is carefully carried out, there is nothing more nourishing than the result, since all the essences of ...

    Article : 512 words
  11. THE FLEUR-DE-LIS.

    The fleur-de-lis, or lily flower, was the symbol of royalty in Prance. It was probably used before, the twelfth century at some foreign courts, either ...

    Article : 122 words
  12. Floral Diet.

    "I say, waiter, the flowers on this table are artificial, aren't they?" "Yes, sir. That's the worst of running a vegetarian restaurant—if we ...

    Article : 33 words
  13. IMPORTANCE OF STRIPPING

    The importance of the strippings is exemplified by a test made by the Misses Andrews and Spencer, of Chalvington Manor, Hailsham, Sussex. ...

    Article : 121 words
  14. Thrifty.

    "D'ye remember giving a pair of spats to McTavish?" asked the shoe repairer of his wife. "Certainly," she replied. "He's ...

    Article : 42 words
  15. Merely a Detail.

    The "front page" news in the Press concerned a terrible accident on the railway during the week-end. One of the younger members of the ...

    Article : 104 words
  16. HINTS WORTH REMEMBERING.

    Finely sliced apples and bananas and a sprinkling of brown sugar go very well between slices of brown bread and butter. ...

    Article : 165 words
  17. Inquisitive.

    The Darners customer was a teacher, but he didn't see why he should tell the world. Accordingly, when the barber began the usual ...

    Article : 80 words
  18. MEMORIAL TO A FISH.

    One hears frequently of memorials erected by their owners to some faithful animal friend. But at Blocley, North Cotswolds, England, there is a ...

    Article : 130 words
  19. The Limit

    Brown (discussing new member of golf club): "That fellow seems to be very fastidious about his appearance." Jones: "He certainly is. He even ...

    Article : 38 words
  20. Mixed.

    Mike: "So you've left your job, Pat?" Pat: "Yes." Mike: "Was the boss surprised when ...

    Article : 319 words
  21. Safety First.

    He was about to leave for the office when his wife handed him a small parcel. "What's this, dear?" he asked. ...

    Article : 56 words
  22. The Joke That Failed.

    Two Germans, who were crossing the Luxemberg frontier, thinking to play a joke on the Customs officials, said to them: "We have with us three ...

    Article : 287 words
  23. Likely.

    Mother (to son. wandering around room.: "What are you looking for.' Son: "Nothing." Mother: "You'll find it in the box ...

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  24. A Letter for "Us."

    They had been married only a few weeks, and the bride noticed that her husband looked depressed. "Darling," she said, know that ...

    Article : 75 words
  25. Nearing the End.

    Father: "Can you give my daughter the luxuries to which she has been accustomed?" Suitor: "Not much longer. That's ...

    Article : 29 words
  26. Easy.

    Patient: "How can I ever repay you for your kindness to me, doctor?" asked the patient. Doctor: "By cheque, postal order, or ...

    Article : 27 words
  27. Diminutive.

    A six-weeks-old calf was nibbling at the grass in the yard, and was viewed in silence for some minutes by the city girl. ...

    Article : 47 words
  28. Regret.

    Irate Manager: "You're never satisfied. Why don't you like the part" Leading Lady: "Because I don't, you fool!" ...

    Article : 135 words
  29. AN EXTRAORDINARY CLOCK.

    A clock designed by an Eldersfield bellringer has been placed in Eldersfield Church, near Gloucester. The bellringer, who is a wheelwright ...

    Article : 108 words
  30. As Usual.

    Two acquaintances who had not seen Macpherson for some years called at bis house on Saturday evening. Mrs. Macpherson answered the door. ...

    Article : 114 words
  31. Good Reason.

    She: "Do you know why I won't marry you?" He: "I can't think." She: "You've guessed it." ...

    Article : 48 words
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